HanDBase Database Manager vs Memo Search
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HanDBase Database Manager
This is a powerful relational database manager for mobile devices. It allows users to create and edit custom databases with various field types, relational linking, and advanced sorting and filtering options. It supports photos, camera, GPS, and barcode scanning, with an optional custom forms designer.
- Create and edit databases on mobile
- 19 different field types
- Relational database linking
- Sorting, filtering, and custom views
- Field-level encryption
- Desktop Connect for import/export
- Support for photos, camera, GPS, barcode scanning
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Powerful relational database manager for mobile devices. Track anything! Shopping Lists,DVD Collections,Passwords,Prayer Lists,To Dos,Workouts,Recipes,Checkbook,Weight Loss,Auto Mileage Inventory,Surveys,Directories,Time/Billing CRM,Deliveries,Estimates Patient Lists,Billing Codes,Charge Capture Create and Edit Databases right on your iPhone 19 different field types Relational- link between different database tables Sorting,Filtering, and Customized Views Field level Encryption Desktop Connect- connect via web browser and load/save databases, import/export Integration w/ HanDBase Gallery-download over 2000 templates Support for photos/camera/gps/barcode scanning Custom Forms Designer available via in-app Purchase "HanDBase for iPhone is a very powerful and customizable database. There's really no competition to HanDBase, and given their long history and track record in the handheld world, HanDBase will be adopted quickly in businesses where custom databases are needed. At [Price], this app is a bargain." TUAW.com review "If you’re sick of buying [...] iPhone/Touch applications that don’t live up to their hype – then you should look at HanDBase" GearDiary.com review We are a world leader in the mobile database space and have compatible solutions (sold separately) for desktops, synchronization to programs like Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Filemaker, and most ODBC enabled apps. See our web site for more details and options. Please Note: The HanDBase database format does not support Unicode, so while English and most European languages are supported, other languages are not.
Memo Search
Quickly locate any word within large files using a powerful search function. Customize your typing experience with dual keyboards, multiple fonts, and adjustable font sizes. Manage your files with comprehensive tools like saving, opening, and deleting.
- Instant text search in files
- Dual keyboards for local languages
- 9 font options with unlimited size
- Full file management (new, save, open, delete)
- Word count functionality
- Support for 50,000+ Unicode symbols
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HOW TO LOCATE THE WORD YOU WANT TO FIND ? WELL, JUST ENTER IT AND GO ! EASY ! NO MATTER HOW BIG THE FILE IS , NO MATTER HOW MANY WORDS, IT WILL FIND IT ! • IT FEATURES TWO KEYBOARDS ! - Upper one for letters and punctuation. - Bottom one for your local language. • SWIPE THE UPPER KEYBOARD TO CHANGE ! • IT FEATURES 9 FONTS! - Arial - Times - Courier - Menlo - Apple - Zapfino - Noteworthy - Trebuchet - Typewriter • FONT SIZE HAS NO LIMIT. • IT SUPPORTS A WHOLE FILE MANAGEMENT ! - NEW - SAVE - OPEN - DELETE - TOTAL (lists all existing files) • WORD COUNT • 50,000+ UNICODE SYMBOLS If you need a specific uncommon symbol, find the symbol you want, copy and paste onto your notes field. • RULES FOR NAMING A FILE TO SAVE: - Characters: A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9 - Punctuation: _$#@&*()[]~+=?!.- • SOME TIPS: - Undo & Redo typing on iPhone with a shake. - Tap the empty space on the menu bar to go top.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Memo Search at 4.5 against HanDBase Database Manager's 3.8. Memo Search also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and price ($1.99 vs $9.99). HanDBase Database Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (99 vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99 and Memo Search $1.99 up front. HanDBase Database Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Memo Search asks for nothing beyond the download.
Memo Search holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HanDBase Database Manager has 99 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of HanDBase Database Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of Memo Search's.
HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, Memo Search every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HanDBase Database Manager | Memo Search |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (99 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 99 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DDH Software, LLC | 俊 姜 |
Customer experience
HanDBase Database Manager
Memo Search
Bugs and requests
HanDBase Database Manager
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when using password-protected databases
- Issues with field order and layout being lost
- Problems with data entry and saving records
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
6 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved forms and UI customization
- Better integration with iPhone features (contacts, calendar, etc.)
- Enhanced reporting and export options
- Ability to create databases as standalone apps
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- Improved support for larger databases
Memo Search
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HanDBase Database Manager
- HanDBase Forms Designer for iPhone$4.99
Memo Search
No in-app purchases
Questions
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